N.T.C.I. Girls & Senior Boys Basketball teams released their season highlights.
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2023 Basketball Award Winners
Congratulations to all of the award winners on North Toronto’s Girls, Junior Boys & Senior Boys Basketball teams.
Girls Basketball Awards
- Most Valuable Player: Serena Hobbs
- Teammate of the Year: Ella Adams
- Most Improved Player: Sara Aboukamil
- Defensive Player of the Year: Kaleigh Kabatoff
Junior Boys Basketball Awards
- Most Valuable Player: Taro Uike
- Character Award: Diyako Zahir-Azami
Senior Boys Basketball Awards
- Most Valuable Player: Asier Alvarez-Fernadez
- Teammate of the Year: Alon Rotem
- Most Improved Player: Josh Seaton
- Defensive Player of the Year: Jack Weedmark
North Toronto Senior Boys Basketball Tournament
North Toronto held its first Senior Boys Basketball Tournament in many years. Congratulations to Coach Jovanov & the George S. Henry Academy squad for winning the tournament over Haig State. North Toronto won the bronze medal & Silverthorn C.I. claimed the Consolation Championship
Tournament All Star Team:
- Avery Waldron-Mack (Georg S. Henry)
- Josh Kant (Haig State)
- Jack Weedmark (North Toronto)
- Xavier Sciba (Etobicoke)
- Milos Gravislovic (Silverthorn)
- Alexey Cheryachukin (Northview Heights)
- Adam Tremblay (Western Tech)
- Jason Akler (Birchmount Park)
Thanks to all the staff & student volunteers, the players & the coaches for a great event.
N.T.C.I. Wins Western Tech Round-Up
North Toronto won the 2022 Western Tech Round-Up Senior Boys Tournament. The team defeated Forest Hill C.I., Etobicoke C.I. & Earl Haig S.S. to win the tournament. Ben Taylor was the Tournament MVP for his tenacious play at both ends & Josh Seaton was also named Tournament All-Star. The team overcame some adversity in order to play very well down the stretch of the semi-final & final games.
Girls Basketball wins Earl Haig Tournament
The Senior Girls Basketball team beat W.L. Mackenzie C.I. on Friday 37-24 to win the Earl Haig/Nan Copp Tournament. The team beat Western Tech 33-17 in the semi-finals & West Hill C.I. 41-17 in the first round. Defense & rebounding was very consistent throughout the tournament.
Last time the tournament was played in 2019, North Toronto finished in third place. The Senior Boys team won the Earl Haig Tournament in 2020.
Senior Boys Basketball Award Winners
Most Valuable Player
Cameron Ollerhead: Cameron also claimed this award for the Junior Boys Basketball Team in 2019-20. Cameron was a leading scorer for the team who was able to shoot the ball and get to the rim. During the past season, Cameron made big shots to tie and win critical games. He plays at both ends of the floor and makes things happen with his defense and passing. After he played three years for the Senior Boys Basketball team, the team wishes Cameron the best of luck next year studying Computer Science at Western.
Captain’s Award
Alon Rotem: What needs to be clearly understood is how much Alon contributed to the team from 2020 to today. Alon organized training on hills and the field, weight room workouts, Zoom film sessions, and games and tournaments. He always asked for me gym time for his teammates. On the court, he played at both ends and held teammates accountable. Alon has made so much of North Toronto basketball possible since he first set foot in the building.
Best Teammate
Josh Seaton: Josh was voted as Best Teammate by his teammates. Josh could play both forward and guard positions while serving as the team’s lockdown defender. Teammates appreciated how Josh was always vocal and energetic, no matter what the situation. Josh exemplified intensity in games and practices.
Defensive Player of the Year
Thomas Balfe: Thomas won this award in 2018-19 with the Junior Boys Basketball Team and his defensive effort has never wavered over the years. Thomas rebounds, blocks shots and takes charges. He always protects the rim behind our perimeter defenders. The team truly had a different personality when he was on the court and we will miss his persistence next fall when he is attending the University of Guelph.
Most Improved Player
Max Kroll: As the season progressed, Max’s role on the team grew. He was involved in some of our most efficient offensive possessions and became a reliable defender and rebounder. Max set an example by communicating throughout possessions and always put up extra shots during our game day shootarounds. Max will be a key leader and veteran on the team next year.
Red & Grey Day Returns
Red &. Grey Day – an annual tradition- returns for the first time in two & a half years on Wednesday May 25th.
The event allows students to participate in special events & watch North Toronto sports teams compete.
School Schedule
Period 1 – 10:00-11:00
- Grade 9s: On field, for Spirit Activities
- Grade 10s to 12s: In class, prepping door decorating & spirit wear competition (judging in last 20-30 minutes)
Period 2 – 11:05 -11:50
Lunch – 11:50-12:50
- -Athletic Games; BBQ by NTAA
- Spirit Carnival; Music
Period 3 – 12:50-1:50
- In Class: Grade 9s & 12s/li>
- Spirit Assembly (1:00-1:45): Grade 10s & 11s
Period 4 – 1:55-2:55
- In Class: Grade 10s & 11s
- Spirit Assembly (2:05-2:50): Grade 9s & 12s
Sports Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:40-12:40 | Field Hockey |
| 11:40-12:40 | Sr. Girls vs Sr. Boys VOlleyball |
| 2:00-3:15 | Girls Soccer vs. Forest Hill C.I. |
| 2:00-3:15 | Girls Soccer |
| 3:00-4:30 | Boys Basketball vs. Marshall McLuhan |
| 3:15-4:30 | Ultimate Frisbee |
Basketball Senior Night 2022
Friday April 8th will be the final regular season home game for two graduating students, Cameron Ollerhead & Thomas Balfe, who have played for the school since 2018.
Cameron Ollerhead
Cameron played for the Junior Boys Basketball Team in 2018 and won two tournament championships. The next year, he was the Most Valuable Player of the Junior Team while playing many times with the Senior Team, including as a part of the winning team at the Earl Haig Tournament in 2020. Cameron is the leading scorer on the Senior Boys Basketball Team in 2022.
Thomas Balfe
Thomas started for the Junior Team in Grade 9 and won the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Along with Cameron, he won the Winston Churchill and Hoop Dome Tournaments that year. He started again for the Junior Team in 2019-20. Thomas impacts the game at both ends for the Senior Team this year.
NT Earns Silver at York University Spring Classic
The NT Senior Norsemen earned silver in the York University Senior Boys Tournament on March 24/25th.
A 5-1 win vs. Etobicoke CI and a tie against Northern SS earned the Norsemen a spot in the final where they were edged 1-0 by gold medalists St. Marcellinus of Mississauga.
Senior and Junior Norsemen Hockey
The North Toronto Junior Norsemen upended Northern S.S. Second Team 5-1 in league play at North Toronto Arena on Tuesday, March 8th.
Goal scorers for the Norsemen were: Liem Kent (2), Ayden Tigert, Malachi Kirby, Cole Akande.
Ryan Black registered the win in net for the Norsemen.
Next game action for the team will be Wednesday, March 23rd vs. Leaside CI at Leaside Arena @ 2:30pm.
In Senior Tier 1 TDSSAA action, the Senior Norsemen scored a 6-1 victory over Monarch Park C.I. at Ted Reeve Arena on Thursday, March 10th.
Goal scorers for the Norsemen were: Aidan Takes, James Cameron
Assists for the Norsemen were: Keegan Covert, Eric Stephenson.
Luke Taylor registered the win in net for the Norsemen.
Next game action for the team will be Tuesday, March 22nd vs. rival Northern SS at NT Arena @ 12:30pm.
